Gold and Resources
Gold Prices Set to Rally Again
Published on June 27, 2008
“While corn, soybeans, oil and other commodities were making either fresh contracts or all-time highs on a daily basis, precious metals simply consolidated.” — Nick Jones, Whiskey & Gunpowder
by Nick Jones
Baltimore and Minneapolis — (TFN): Precious metals have taken the back seat in the recent rally in commodities. While corn, soybeans, oil and other [...]
Avalon Ventures (AVL:TSE) hits 65% gains
Published on June 26, 2008
Our TFN Hot Stock Pick indium speculation Avalon Ventures (AVL:TSE) is up 65%!
Profit from Potash
Published on June 26, 2008
“Potash prices have just started to move. Last year a ton of potash cost $210. This year, it costs $625 a ton. Within the next three years, prices will average $1,350 a ton.” — Andrew Mickey
by Andrew Mickey
Baltimore – (TFN): We’re still at the early stages of this run. Potash stocks have [...]
Rio Tinto (RTP) and China Send Iron Ore Prices Up 96% in One Week
Published on June 25, 2008
“Anyone who thinks China’s insatiable hunger for metals is going to subside any time soon need think again. On Monday it was announced that Chinese steelmakers have agreed to a new contract with Rio Tinto (RTP:NYSE) for the price of iron ore, which saw a 96.5% rise on last year.” — Dominic [...]
A Sweet Profit from the Commodities Boom
Published on June 23, 2008
“There are very real benefits to making less taste like more.” — Greg Guenthner, Penny Sleuth
by Greg Guenthner
Baltimore — (TFN): Splenda — utilizing the artificial sweetener sucralose — has been successfully marketed in the U.S. and across the world as a safe substitute for sugar. Its slogan says it all — “Made from sugar, [...]
Profit from the Coming Commodities Shortage
Published on June 20, 2008
“Most of the agricultural markets have had a big move already, but these markets could easily suffer a big correction from current levels. And long-term investor will want to buy these markets on weakness, not sell them.” — Kevin Kerr
by Kevin Kerr
Baltimore – (TFN): Most of us Americans are so [...]
Silver Prices Don’t Reflect the Shortage
Published on June 18, 2008
“There in the window was a rather fetching kilo bar of silver. It looked destined for a role as doorstop in the Frisby household. ‘How much for that kilo bar?’ I asked. ‘ £425,’ came the reply.” — Dominic Frisby
by Dominic Frisby
Baltimore – (TFN): I was [...]
Profit from the Chocolate Crisis
Published on June 17, 2008
“As a result of all this, candy manufacturers are raising prices. From this time last year, Lindt has increased prices 27%, Nestle 17%, and Cadbury 10%.” — Sally Limantour
by Sally Limantour
Baltimore – (TFN): Cocoa supplies are suffering as the crop deteriorates. In the largest producing area, the Ivory Coast, cocoa [...]
The Looming Water Shortage
Published on June 13, 2008
“There’s no argument that water is much more necessary to life than oil. Without water, we die. Without oil, well, we learn to use biofuel… or bicycles.” — Mike Burnick
by Mike Burnick
Baltimore and Florida – (TFN): Commodity prices have been going through the roof for years, thanks to a [...]
Gold Prices Will Reach $8,500
Published on June 11, 2008
“In the long-term it does not matter what central bankers say. What matters is what they have done. Gold and oil are going to go a lot higher. But how high? I’ll tell you.” — Dominic Frisby
by Dominic Frisby
Baltimore – (TFN): From the late ‘80s until now, that sleazy operator inflation barely got a [...]
Gold futures on Tuesday extended losses into second day, falling 3%
Published on June 10, 2008
Gold futures on Tuesday extended stiff losses into a second day, falling 3% and coming under heavy selling pressure as the U.S. dollar surged against other major currencies.
Are Gold Prices Seasonal?
Published on June 9, 2008
“I have recently noticed a seasonal pattern that has me excited. Over the last six summers, there has been a trading opportunity that has presented itself over and over again.” — Rick Pendergraft
by Rick Pendergraft
Baltimore – (TFN): I have always been a little skeptical of seasonal trading patterns in anything [...]
Heico Corp. (NYSE:HEI) drops 19% on sector panic selling
Published on June 8, 2008
In Friday’s market bloodbath, jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts maker Heico Corp. (NYSE:HEI) dropped -18.58%, closing at $40.13. After-hours trading smoothed out the drop up to $41.22.
How to Profit from the Platinum Shortage
Published on June 6, 2008
“At the same time supplies are dwindling, demand is taking off. Let’s do the math: Supplies are down 4% and demand is up 8%.” — Sally Limantour
by Sally Limantour
Baltimore – (TFN): Power shortages, strikes and soaring input costs have killed the production of platinum.
At the same time supplies are dwindling, [...]
Gold futures continue to slide to five-week low
Published on June 5, 2008
Gold futures continue to slide to five-week low
Gold futures down more than $1, marking second day of declines
Published on June 4, 2008
Gold futures dropped more than $1 an ounce Wednesday, marking a second day of declines.
Gold for July delivery fell $1.70 to close at $879.90 per ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In intraday trading, gold traded as low as $876 an ounce.
Buy Mechel (MTL) for 30% gains on steel and coal
Published on June 4, 2008
“Get this: MTL posted a 94% year-on-year rise in coking coal output for the first quarter of 2008. Nickel and iron ore output also experienced year-on-year growth, though not as much as coking coal.” — Sara. Nunnally
by Sara Nunnally
Baltimore – (TFN): Last Thursday, Mechel OAO (MTL:NYSE) announced record [...]
Commodity Prices: Why you should own PBR, CLF and UNP
Published on June 2, 2008
“In my entire investing career, I’ve never seen a weak (or bearish) stock execute a stock split.” — Bryan Bottarelli
Blogger’s note: Despite recent cooling, commodity prices are still above the boiling point. And Bryan Bottarelli has discovered a simple, easy way to find good resource stocks that are on the rise. [...]
Precious Metal Investing: Buy Gold Now
Published on May 31, 2008
Many analysts are claiming that the current downturn in the U.S. economy will be short-lived. Eric Roseman looks at the rising foreclosures, plunging housing prices, increasing unemployment and record food and fuel costs… and definitely disagrees. He advises that investors turn to precious metal investing in the time-honored tradition – buy [...]
Dollar Bears should not be afraid to buy gold
Published on May 30, 2008
I have been buying gold and gold stocks for myself and my clients since 1999 and not once did I buy out of fear. In fact, from my perspective, the only fear I’ve observed in the gold market is from those who have been too afraid to buy.
Follow TFN via RSS or Twitter |
 |
 |
 |
Advertisement
Editor's Pic
Digital Ally up 20% on record Q4 revenue – time to sell!
By
Laura Cadden
 |
Digital Ally (DGLY) has seen its share price jump 20% on record sales largely stemming from its DVM-750 in-car video system. TFN readers that took our advice last year and bought DGLY should cash in those gains!
Read more »
Recent Comments
- lil jon on Is Harley Davidson riding off into the sunset?
- Klaus Foehre on Is the silver run over? Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDE), Silver Wheaton (SLW), Alto Group (ALTO), Hecla Mining (HL), Endeavour Silver (EXK) close down
- Geothermal Costa Rica on Steepest drop since Feb. 2009: Here we go again!
- Costa Rica Farms on Steepest drop since Feb. 2009: Here we go again!
- arlenice on Geico drops Fox’s Glenn Beck: Amberger follows up